According to the latest Nintendo Power, Red Steel 2 is confirmed to be on it’s way. More interestingly it seems to be straying from it’s origins roots. You will still be carrying a slew of guns and a your trusty katana, but this time the story is set in a “desert-bound, high-tech metropolis”. The game has taken a turn in the cel-shaded direction as well, eliminating all blood and gore in exchange for a “lighter” feel. It’s an interesting step for sure.

Back when Red Steel came out on the Wii’s launch date, it had mixed reviews. The biggest problem was that Ubisoft had tried to make a true 1:1 sword and gun game with not so 1:1 controls. It was a great idea at the time, but the technology simply wasn’t there. Well now things are changing. With Nintendo’s upcoming Wii MotionPlus accessory, players will be able to enjoy true 1:1 controls. In other words, it will work the way we all thought it was going to work before the system came out. When you move the sword to the left, it is actually going to move on screen in exact sync with your controller.